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Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks · ND 58201
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$320K
Median Price
2/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
15 min
to Downtown Grand Forks
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
81/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
2/100
WYLT Score70/100
Our Take
Grand Forks offers solid school quality and a low‑cost, family‑friendly environment, but it lacks pedestrian amenities and robust public transit. It’s a steady choice for people who value community and education over nightlife or walkable convenience.
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The Good
- ✓High‑rated local schools
- ✓Affordability relative to national averages
- ✓Low crime and safe community
- ✓Good access to parks and green space
Real Talk
- !Limited pedestrian and transit options
- !Narrow nightlife and dining selection
- !Seasonal extreme cold can increase utility costs
- !Limited local employment diversity
- $Higher heating and insulation costs during long winters
- $Potential maintenance for older homes in cold weather
- $Property taxes slightly above state average for the city
Best For
Families with young childrenCollege students or recent graduatesRetirees seeking a quiet communityFirst‑time homeowners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Grand Forks, ND
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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